Not to be missed if you're in Basel. This cathedral is beautiful on the inside, and for CHF 5 per person you can climb all the way to the top, unsupervised, at your own risk. No place anywhere in the US would take on this kind of liability! It is awesome to experience and grants the best views in Basel.
Tip: you need a climbing buddy, they won't let you go alone due to risk of jumpers! You can climb to the first balcony, about halfway up, and walk all the way around there, then you can climb up one of the spires or both, as you choose. There is another balcony midway on each spire, and another at the top of each.
Be careful. The steps are small if you have big feet like I do (US size 11.5). Combined with a mild fear of heights and a mild discomfort in tight spaces, this was both an exhilarating and terrifying experience for me. But well worth it anyway.
If you have extreme claustrophobia or extreme acrophobia, don't do it. Bring a good camera. read more